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Calcite cone-in-cone formation from Colorado

 
Calcite cone-in-cone formation from Colorado

Calcite cone-in-cone formation from Colorado

Calcite cone-in-cone formation from Colorado

Calcite cone-in-cone formation from Colorado

Calcite cone-in-cone formation from Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 77809
Mineral:Calcite cone-in-cone formation
Locality:Colorado
Description:Cone-in-cone formation composed of successive layers of linear brown calcite (structure is visible on the bottom edge). No locality was provided, but Ed Raines of the Colorado School of Mines has seen similar from Fort Collins and Colorado Springs areas. Collected by Ruth Schwarz
Overall Size:7x5.5x5 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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